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Wednesday, January 21, 2009

in honour of the inspiring folks i've been chatting about this week (likepres. obama & the lovely fiveforty!) i'm having a fun little rikrak giveaway!!

TO ENTER: just leave me a comment in this post: who inspires you!

at noon EST on jan. 28th i'll randomly select one entry to win aFREE set of 4 vintage fabric iron-on hearts (to spread some eco.love!)... so you can choose your own fabrics and have them in time for valentine's day!! they are lovely little patches that can be ironed-on (no sewing! yay!) to almost anything (a shirt, a onesie, a backpack, a journal, a tote, etc!).... only one entry per person, please.

My children have always been and forever will be my inspiration. I'm an only child myself, watching 3 children grow has been awe inspiring. The innocence of thier views on life help me to stay grounded. My 14 yr old is what inspired me to open my etsy shop....she made me her own handmade card and inside wrote....mom your cards are beautiful, you have to GO FOR IT....tons of people would love to buy them!

My inspiration is my mother. She was a single mom for a time and managed to buy a house (with no support from my father) during this time. Then she took another chance on love and met and married a wonderful man (whom I am proud to call "dad"). She went on to continue her education well into her 40's, obtained her Master's of Education and became the first Aboriginal woman Vice Principal in our local school district. Now, although suffering years with diabetes and heart disease (she is waiting for by-pass surgery) her zest for life continues. As well, her faith in what the Creator has planned for her is comforting to those of us who may fear for her future.My mother has instilled in me a good work ethic, self-worth, pride in my Aboriginal heritage, joy in being a woman, faith, the power of love, a love of learning. And finally, gratitude for the undying and unconditional love of a mother.

I'm inspired by many creative folks I have met through Etsy & Flickr. They give me so much - more then they realise! What a fun blogpost this is! :)(PS: I have a little award for you in my blog, check it out - scroll down a bit as it's a few days old)

My father has always inspired me. He was a single dad who raised me and worked really hard to provide a great life for me, and he has taught me to not take anything for granted and to work hard in life and to never give up my dreams. Thanks for entering me

Oooo...how fun! My mom inspires me. She's always been creative, participated in craft shows and eventually owned her own business. Can't wait to see what she does next!Thanks!mlruyle@yahoo.comwww.jewelryinfusions.etsy.com

I am soooo inspired by this lovely lovely community of crafters of my generation . . . I get a total jolt every time I log on and see what others are up to - happy to see you've started a blog! A friend and I started one this past week too . . .it's half from Ottawa, so you might relate! http://www.kindredcrafters1.blogspot.com - I'd love to be entered in your giveaway!

defintely my HUSBAND!...he inspires me in SO many ways, little ways. he goes to work everyday and works SO hard for us; NEVER (or rarely) complains or gives up. he LOVES to spend time with our boys, but especially with me, he would spend 24/7 with me if possible. he truly unconditionally loves me. he makes me feel like the COOLEST person ever. he inspires me to be a better wife, mother...PERSON. he is my BESTEST FRIEND ever!

Right now, there's this lady that I've met in my patchwork class (she's called "Angels"... isn't it a wonderful name??) is who inspires me most. She is sooooo creative!!! We meet once a week, and she always has something on she has crafted herself: a brooch, a necklace, a scarf... she knits, sews, and recycles even the smallest scrap of fabric into great works!!

My Grandma inspires me. She turned blind about 35 years ago. I can remember when she could still see a little. But she never complains, knits everything from scarves, to mittens, to slippers for the grandchildren and now great-grandchildren and also for the local self help store. Amazing! She is now 93 years old and still going.

Martha Stewart inspires me to become an expert in all crafts and using my hands. I want to learn how to perfect my baking(I'm a pastry chef) and how to really cook, and use a sewing machine, and know everything about each and every craft. It's all because of her. I look up to her as someone who knows what they are doing, and stands up for herself when needed to.She is someone I will always be inspired by.

:: welcome ::

thanks so much for visiting:: the rikrak studio ::hope you'll join me for some of the little ideas, inspirations and goings on in the world of rikrak: mommying, handmaking, eco.living, design, encouragements, fun folks, how-to's, giveaways and much much more. welcome welcome welcome, wonderful ones!